Former Everton boss Sam Allardyce backs the appointment of Duncan Ferguson as caretaker manager.

Having taken over from the sacked Rafa Benitez, Ferguson is back in the hot seat that he previously sat in after a short interim run against Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal in December 2019, which brought an encouraging five points and left him widely acclaimed by supporters.

"Now, it's Duncan's time and I think he's ready," Allardyce told the Liverpool Echo.

"If I can help Duncan in any way, shape or form I will. He's a fantastic guy.

"He's Everton through and through and maybe that's what they need at the moment."